Don't miss this unique stone-built village by the sea while visiting Phu Yen in Vietnam

From walkways, wells, fences to entire houses, everything in the hamlet in An Ninh Dong Commune, Tuy An District is meticulously built from stone by the hands of local residents, impressing visitors who come to see it.

Nguyen Thi Ky, 81, a resident of Phu Hanh, shared that decades ago, stone was everywhere in the village, and due to economic hardship, locals made the most of it for construction.

“These stones are skillfully assembled without any adhesive, yet they are incredibly sturdy,” Ky said.

“In summer, they keep the house cool, and in winter, they retain warmth, which makes them ideal for building livestock pens.

“There are even ancient stone wells in the village still in use today, with fresh and cool water.”

Within the hamlet lies Co Thach Hill, now also a popular destination for tourists.

The 42-hectare area not only boasts beautiful natural scenery but also preserves traces of the past, such as stone walls, pathways, and rows of ancient duoi (streblus asper) trees that form natural walkways.

Co Thach Hill is also home to Shark Fin Rock, a scenic point embraced by the sea on three sides, offering sweeping views of Hon Yen Islet, Xuan Dai Bay, and the Co Thach Hill beach.

Visitors often stop here to admire the view, take photos, or camp.

Vo Song Phi, head of the Phu Hanh Hamlet People's Committee, said many villagers still practice the traditional stone-stacking method.

The stones are gathered from the hills and arranged without any adhesive, relying solely on gravity to create houses and livestock pens.

Some of these structures are over 100 years old, giving the village its unique charm.

“Many tourists visiting Ganh Da Dia also stop by our hamlet to explore the local culture,” Phi said.

"The villagers are happy that more people are getting to know about our community.”